Details: Special Education - High Incidence, Bachelor's to Master's

Master'sSpecial Education - High Incidence

The bachelor's to master's program in special education is specifically designed to prepare qualified students in the Teacher Apprentice Program™ for graduate-level work through a coordinated accelerated program leading to both a Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAED) in early childhood unified / elementary education apprentice and a Master of Education (MEd) in special education - high incidence.

Most students work full time, completing their degree in the evening through our fully online format. The program is excellent preparation for doctorate-level study in education.

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Applied learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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Admission to the program

To be considered for admission to the accelerated bachelor's to master's in special education, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum 2.750 GPA
  • A current Kansas initial teaching certificate / license (or eligible for a certificate / license)
  • Full admission to the WSU Graduate School
  • Completion of the first three semesters in the Teacher Apprentice Program™ course sequence with a C or higher

For additional admission details, click on the link below.

Admission requirements

Inside the Program

WSU student Amy Lightfoot has authored a children's book titled “My Cousin Lili.”

Cousin with autism inspires student to write book

WSU student Amy Lightfoot has authored a children's book titled “My Cousin Lili.”

The book is the real-life story about Lightfoot and how her cousin Lilian, who has autism spectrum disorder, inspired her to understand and love people with disabilities.

Curriculum

Upon admission to the accelerated program, you'll be granted tentative admission to the graduate program in special education and allowed to enroll in courses for graduate credit prior to completing undergraduate degree requirements.

You're encouraged to create a tentative plan of study in consultation with your undergraduate coordinator and/or graduate coordinator.

Careers

A graduate degree from Wichita State's College of Applied Studies will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a positive impact in the classroom — and on your career.

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